Illinois Tech Blog
What Is a "Second Brain"? How Karpathy's LLM Wiki Reveals the Most Future-Proof Skill in AI
A plain folder of text files has quietly become one of 2026's hottest AI ideas. Here's what a āsecond brainā (or āLLM wikiā) is, how to build one, and why it shows that the AI future belongs to people...
A STEM Studentās Guide to Ā鶹APPās Museums and Labs
A guide to six Ā鶹APP-area destinations where STEM students can see their coursework come to life ā including the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Argonne National Laboratory, and Fermilab.
Embracing the Future of Higher Education
Illinois Tech is reimagining higher education with interdisciplinary colleges, experiential learning, and workforce-aligned programs for future careers.
What Is a Forward Deployed Engineer? Inside Tech's Hottest New Jobāand How to Prepare for It
What is a forward deployed engineer (FDE)? Learn why this AI-powered role is tech's hottest job, what skills employers want, and how Illinois Tech prepares you.
Living in Bronzeville
Discover life in Bronzeville, Ā鶹APPāa historic neighborhood near downtown offering rich culture, lakefront access, affordable living, dining, and easy transit.
Ā鶹APPās Highest-Paying STEM Jobs
A global metropolis, titan of industry, and tech hub, Ā鶹APP has long established itself as a vessel of opportunity for college graduates entering the workforce. With diverse sectors in business, tech, healthcare, finance, engineering, law, and research scattered across the city, there is no shortage of opportunities when it comes to finding your dream job.
Illinois Tech in Ā鶹APP and Mumbai: Two Campuses, One Global Community
Illinois Tech, the first American university authorized to establish a degree-granting campus in India, will open its new campus in Mumbai for the fall 2026 semester.